Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE w/4Motion

Engine: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 21-mpg city/27-mpg highway/23-mpg combined
Base Price: $30,230
As Tested: $31,130
Performance:
Excellent fuel economy—our best was 34.0-mpg highway
Variable valve timing for good mix of power and economy
Smooth, pleasant highway ride

Strong acceleration
Auto start/stop feature
Standard 8-speed automatic transmission
Excellent 4Motion all-wheel-drive system
Four drive modes: On-road, Snow, Off-road, and Custom Off-road
Base model has front-wheel-drive
1,500 pound towing capability
Blind spot monitor
Comfort:
Excellent interior room

Great second row legroom
Medium height floor tunnel
Quality carpet and interior materials
Very good headroom
Soft, wide armrest in second row
Good rear seat ingress/egress
Soft headrests
Three-temp heated front seats
Stretch-out driver and front passenger legroom
Excellent shoe room under dashboard
Thick, nicely contoured, flat bottom steering wheel

Driver side power lumbar support
Utility:
Up to 58% more cargo room than previous model
Big, wide hatch opening with room for tall people
Large, recessed interior hatch handle for easy closing
Flat cargo deck; no lift-over lip
Split folding seats fold flat
Available third row seating
Available panoramic sunroof
Standard roof rails for versatile gear accessories

Low cargo floor for easy loading
Large, deep front door bins
Big, deep second row door bins
Two nice, vinyl seatback storage pouches
Medium size console bin
Big glovebox, but no lock
WOW Factors:
Spacious, comfortable interior
Impressive fuel economy
Large cargo capacity
Excellent safety features
Whines:
No lock on glovebox
Dome light could be brighter

Bottom Line:
The 2018 VW Tiguan with 4Motion is a compact crossover SUV with great interior space and comfort. The Tiguan is a family-friendly, value-oriented (especially in the SE trim package), all-wheel-drive vehicle that’s loaded with safety and technology features.
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